Shiitake vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shiitake and penne
- Shiitake is richer in potassium, yet penne is richer in calcium.
- Shiitake contains 2 times more potassium than penne. Shiitake contains 304mg of potassium, while penne contains 122mg.
- Shiitake contains less sodium.
- Shiitake has a lower glycemic index than penne.
Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +716.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 5.7g | 7% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 126kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 122mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 4g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shiitake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.